Research Language Integration Projects.

How can schools develop effective pathways for learners who have an insufficient command of the language of instruction? Schools need concrete tools and feasible practical examples that match the needs and context of primary and secondary education in Flanders. In this project, we develop a nuanced, systematic meta-review of the scientific literature, resulting in a scientific report on the one hand and a practice-oriented, paper and digitally accessible guide for the educational field on the other hand. For this practice guide, we work with a selection menu that meets the various contexts. Schools are urged to first fill in the process factors that are important for the effectiveness of the language pathways before determining structural choices. We also present a varied range of inspiring practical examples for nursery, primary and secondary education, each with sufficient detail to build on. We also visit and analyze a number of practical examples that meet the criteria resulting from the meta-review. To guarantee that the presented practical examples fit in well with the Flemish educational context, the preconditions are screened by means of a Delphi study together with actors from the professional field.

Keywords:EFFECTIVENESS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING, LANGUAGE EDUCATION, DUTCH AS A FOREING LANGUAGE, SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING

Disciplines:Language curriculum and pedagogics, Second language learning, Didactics of school subjects, Language didactics

Project type:Collaboration project